A 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel is set to expire without a permanent agreement, despite calls from world leaders for peace talks and the disarmament of Iran-aligned Hezbollah. The conflict has broader regional implications, including oil supplies and food security. Israeli forces remain deployed in a buffer zone in southern Lebanon, while Lebanon's government is seeking to disarm Hezbollah. Experts say the situation is complex, with multiple conflicts and mediation attempts reflecting interconnected challenges across the Middle East. The ceasefire deal does not require Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon, and there are concerns that Israel may retain control of the territory as part of a future deal, which could lead to annexation and destabilize the region.